Gleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Prequel
Updated August 19, 2026
Glycerin-rich cleanser hydrating and gentle but may cause irritation or breakouts.
What the community says
A glycerin-based cleanser praised for moisturizing and gentle cleansing, favored for sensitive skin and barrier support. It suits those needing hydration without harsh stripping. However, some users report irritation, breakouts, or a film-like residue after use, so patch testing is advised.
What this means for you
Backed by 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Hydrating with 50% glycerin for moisture retention
- Gentle enough for reactive and sensitive skin
- Concentrated formula requires only a small amount
Watch out for
- Can cause breakouts or clogged pores in some users
- May leave a difficult-to-rinse film or residue
- Reported to trigger irritation or redness for reactive skin
Product details
Use caution
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Real Reddit threads — 313 mentions across 30 threads
Prequel Gleanser on Reddit, in one place — 30 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“AM: Prequel gleanser”
Positive
“PM: Garnier micellar water, The Inkey List cleansing balm, Prequel gleanser”
Positive
“I really didn’t change my skincare routine to get rid of the acne.”
Positive
“Morning Routine: • Prequel face wash”
Positive
“Evening Routine: • Prequel face wash”
Positive
“Oh man I don’t think I’ll ever use a different face wash since I started the prequel one!”
Positive
“Im currently using the Prequel Gleanser and I love it.”
Positive
“My current faves:”
Positive
“Bottle lasts a longggggg time.”
Positive
“Night: Prequel Gleanser”
Positive
“Night: Prequel Gleanser / Fabior Foam .1% / Prequel Multi-Quench / Zeroid Intensive Oint Cream”
Positive
“My Routine - Night: Prequel Gleanser”
Positive
“Prequel’s Gleanser facial cleanser”
Positive
“Quite a bit!”
Positive
“1. Prequel’s Gleanser facial cleanser”
Positive
“either wash with prequel “gleanser”, or micellar water.”
Positive
“remove makeup with a combo of micellar & gleanser.”
Positive
“How do you like the Prequel, Lucent Vitamin C?”
Positive
